Head to head
Ifor Williams GX105 vs Woodford Galaxy
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 575kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Woodford Galaxy weighs 575kg more empty.
- Internal bed: the Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer.
- Gross weight: the Woodford Galaxy is rated 800kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Woodford Galaxy carries 225kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams GX105 | Woodford Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2700kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 675kg | 1250kg |
| Payload | 2025kg | 2250kg |
| Internal bed | 3.03m x 1.57m | 5500mm x 2170/2370mm |
| Axles | - | Tri-axle |
Sources: Ifor Williams GX105, Woodford Galaxy. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the GX105 if...
- you want one that is 575kg lighter empty
A plant hire and groundworks trailer for skid-steers or mini excavators that need a longer bed than the GX84 but not the higher 3500kg gross weight of the GX105HD.
Listed by
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Buy or hire the Galaxy if...
- you want one that has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer
- you want one that is rated 800kg heavier gross
- you want one that carries 225kg more
A covered transporter for classic car dealers and collectors who want their vehicle enclosed and winched on rather than driven up an open ramp. The half-aluminium chassis and electric tilt keep unladen weight down relative to the payload it carries.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- Blendworth Trailers - Rowland's Castle
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams GX105 and the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GX105 is 575kg lighter empty. The Woodford Galaxy has a bed 2.47m (8ft) longer and is rated 800kg heavier gross. The Ifor Williams GX105 is a a mid-size plant trailer with a skid or ramp loading option; the Woodford Galaxy is a a covered, electric hydraulic tilt-bed vehicle transporter with an aluminium chassis.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Ifor Williams GX105. It is 575kg lighter empty than the Woodford Galaxy.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Woodford Galaxy?
The Woodford Galaxy, by 225kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams GX105 or the Woodford Galaxy on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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